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| Hired at AU: |
Summer of 2026 |
| Before AU: |
- Men's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach at Alfred State College (2014-17)
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Head Coach at Arkport-Canaseraga High School (2018-24)
- Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach at Alfred State College (2025) |
| Alma Mater: |
Alfred State '15 |
Nick Smith joined the Alfred University men's soccer, women's soccer and baseball coaching staffs as a volunteer assistant coach.
Smith is familiar with Alfred University and the Empire 8 Conference, spending one year at Keuka College before transferring to neighboring Alfred State College. During his time with the Pioneers, Smith was a member of the men's soccer and baseball programs. As part of the men's soccer team, Smith served as the starting goalkeeper for three years.
After graduating from Alfred State College in 2015 with his bachelor's degree in sport management, Smith remained with the men's soccer program as the goalkeeper coach until 2017.
Following his time with Alfred State, Smith was hired as the Arkport-Canaseraga Varsity and Junior Varsity Head Coach from 2018-24. Smith later returned to Alfred State College as the women's soccer goalkeeper coach as part of the 2025 season, as the Pioneers finished the campaign with an 11-6-1 record, advancing to the second round of the AMCC Tournament.
"Nick will be a great addition to our staff," Men's Soccer Head Coach
Garret Eldridge said. "He brings extensive knowledge and experience working with both field players and goalkeepers. As a former head coach, he understands team dynamics and what it takes to build a successful culture. We're excited about the impact he'll have, and we're confident he'll strengthen our team culture from day one."
